Biggleswade vs Royston (North Hertfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Royston (north Hertfordshire) offers lower property prices by roughly 29%. Biggleswade has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Biggleswade edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Biggleswade
£399,954
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
£311,146
Crime Rate
Biggleswade
48.7
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
50.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Biggleswade
100.0%
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Biggleswade
414.6
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
384.7
EPC Rating
Biggleswade
73.9
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
73.6
Median Income
Biggleswade
£35,716
Royston (North Hertfordshire)
£36,933
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Royston (north Hertfordshire) is £311,146, which is 29% less than Biggleswade at £399,954. The most affordable entry point in Biggleswade is a flat at £205,398, while in Royston (north Hertfordshire) it is a flat at £211,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 12% pricier in Royston (north Hertfordshire) (£608,000 vs £533,545).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 3 years, Biggleswade prices grew faster — 43% vs -99%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Biggleswade (48.7 per 1,000) compared to Royston (north Hertfordshire) (50.2 per 1,000), a 3% difference. The most common crime category in Biggleswade is violent-crime, while in Royston (north Hertfordshire) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandBiggleswade has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Biggleswade has 5 schools in total, while Royston (north Hertfordshire) has 6.
Biggleswade School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Royston (North Hertfordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Biggleswade | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Biggleswade offers faster average downloads at 414.6 Mbps, compared to 384.7 Mbps in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Biggleswade and 94.5% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 80.6% in Biggleswade and 72.7% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Biggleswade is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (415 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Biggleswade are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.9 (band C) versus 73.6 (band C) in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,083 in Biggleswade and £1,142 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). 71.3% of homes in Biggleswade have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.2% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
Royston (north Hertfordshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 72.2% reach band C or above, vs 71.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,933 in Royston (north Hertfordshire) and £35,716 in Biggleswade. The median age is 42.5 in Biggleswade and 43.8 in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Employment rates stand at 63.8% in Biggleswade and 62.8% in Royston (north Hertfordshire). Owner-occupancy is 71.2% in Biggleswade versus 68.9% in Royston (north Hertfordshire).
| Indicator | Biggleswade | Royston (North Hertfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,592 | 17,443 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £35,716 | £36,933 |
| Employment Rate | 63.8% | 62.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.2% | 68.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.2% | 39.8% |
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